GRZ ambassadors meet again to open the white-water season on the Zêzere River
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GRZ ambassadors meet again to open the white-water season on the Zêzere River

Silvares
Athletes will traverse 37 Km of the Great Zêzere Route, passing through mining land and finishing in the meanders of the river.

The ambassadors of the GRZ- Grande Rota do Zêzere meet again 3 years after having crossed the route in a multi-disciplined relay (canoe, foot and bike) at the inauguration in 2015.

It is on 1 December that athletes such as climber João Garcia or Olympic canoeist Emanuel Silva perform a winter version of the GRZ, opening the white-water season on the Zêzere River
Beginning in Silvares, in the municipality of Fundão and ending in Cambas, in the municipality of Oleiros, GRZ is the epicentre of the river to enjoy white-waters which challenge the experience and technique of the canoeists.
The route passes through sections of the route that take in the unique landscapes of the mining land and ends in the characteristic curves of the river - the meanders.
Although canoeing is the main sport at this time of year, this stretch of the GRZ is also equipped for mountain biking and Trail Running, where can experience one of Portugal’s wildest rivers up close. The ambassadors will take on these three courses simultaneously. 
 

PROGRAMME

10:30am - Meeting point and departure at Silvares Intermodal Station towards Barroca Intermodal Station  (9km)
12:00pm - Arrival at the Barroca Intermodal Station and departure towards the Dornelas dam (5km)
12:50pm - Arrival at Dornelas and departure towards Janeiro de Cima dam (11.2km)
2pm - Arrival at Janeiro de Cima and departure towards Janeiro de Baixo (3.5km)
2:45 pm - Arrival at Janeiro de Baixo and departure towards Cambas (8.4km)
3:30pm - Arrival at Cambas River Beach

AMBASSADORS

  • Emanuel Silva
  • João Garcia
  • José Artur Pinto
  • Luís Coelho
  • Miguel Caçador
  • Miguel Tolda
  • Paulo Coelho
  • Paulo Mourão
  • Pedro Pedrosa
  • Ricardo Gonzalez

The initial meeting point is at the Silvares Intermodal Station (EI), at 10:30am. The ambassadors will pass through Barroca, Dornelas,Janeiro de Cima and Janeiro de Baixo, finishing their route at the Cambas River Beach, where they are expected to arrive at 3:30pm.

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GETTING THE MOST OUT OF ZÊZERE RIVER

The Zêzere river valley is a feature of the Aldeias do Xisto and one of the most environmentally-diverse natural spaces in the country, specifically because it is one of the wildest rivers with the least human interference. The creation of the Grande Rota do Zêzere (GRZ) was designed to allow users to enjoy closer contact with natural heritage.
 


The GRZ’s route spans several scenic views, where you can appreciate the richness of the region’s fauna and flora, as well as the human elements that have long established themselves on its banks. Nature and human culture blend in surprising shades along the way, showing this to be one of Portugal’s best kept secrets.
 


The Zêzere River rises in the Serra da Estrela, at about 1900 m altitude, near Cântaro Magro, where the largest glacial valley in Europe begins (13 km). Moving southwest through the Beira Interior, Pinhal Interior and Médio Tejo regions, it flows into the river Tejo, west of Constância, after a running for about 248 kilometres. After the Mondego, it is the second largest river in Portugal.

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Casas da Mina - Hostel
Casas da Mina - Hostel
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Casa do Silvério
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tour
Mining Territory [GR33 - GRZ: Canoeing]
Mining Territory [GR33 - GRZ: Canoeing]
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Mining Territory - Detour to Silvares Intermodal Station - GRZ on Foot: Stage 3.1
Mining Territory - Detour to Silvares Intermodal Station - GRZ on Foot: Stage 3.1
tour
Mining Territory - Cabeço do Pião > Barroca - GRZ on Foot: Stage 2
Mining Territory - Cabeço do Pião > Barroca - GRZ on Foot: Stage 2
institutional
Junta de Freguesia de Lavacolhos
Junta de Freguesia de Lavacolhos
Lavacolhos
tour
Meanders I [GR33 - GRZ: Canoeing]
Meanders I [GR33 - GRZ: Canoeing]
institutional
ADXTUR- Agência para o Desenvolvimento Turístico das Aldeias do Xisto
ADXTUR- Agência para o Desenvolvimento Turístico das Aldeias do Xisto
Barroca, Fundão
village
Barroca
Barroca
institutional
Junta de Freguesia de Barroca
Junta de Freguesia de Barroca
Barroca, Fundão
tour
Panoramic Road: Barroca - Janeiro de Cima
Panoramic Road: Barroca - Janeiro de Cima
Fiado
tour
Panoramic Road: Barroca - Fajão
Panoramic Road: Barroca - Fajão
tour
Mining Territory - Barroca > Dornelas do Zêzere - GRZ on Foot: Stage 3
Mining Territory - Barroca > Dornelas do Zêzere - GRZ on Foot: Stage 3
tour
PR1 FND - Schist trails of Barroca - route of the rock engravings
PR1 FND - Schist trails of Barroca - route of the rock engravings
tour
Clássica Aldeias do Xisto: Barroca - Cerdeira
Clássica Aldeias do Xisto: Barroca - Cerdeira
tour
GRZ on Foot - Mining Territory - Stage 1
GRZ on Foot - Mining Territory - Stage 1
tour
Mining Territory [GRZ - MTB sector 3]
Mining Territory [GRZ - MTB sector 3]
tour
GRZ - Mining Territory [Sector 3]
GRZ - Mining Territory [Sector 3]
tour
Irrigating Cova da Beira - Barco > Área de Descanso do Barco - GRZ on Foot: Stage 7
Irrigating Cova da Beira - Barco > Área de Descanso do Barco - GRZ on Foot: Stage 7
tour
Meanders - Detour Dornelas do Zêzere > Alqueidão - GRZ on Foot: Stage 4.2
Meanders - Detour Dornelas do Zêzere > Alqueidão - GRZ on Foot: Stage 4.2
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Meanders [GRZ - MTB sector 4]
Meanders [GRZ - MTB sector 4]
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Meanders - Dornelas do Zêzere > Janeiro de Cima - GRZ on Foot: Stage 1
Meanders - Dornelas do Zêzere > Janeiro de Cima - GRZ on Foot: Stage 1
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GRZ on Foot - Meanders [Sector 4]
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associations
Olho Vivo - Associação de Caça e Pesca
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Malhada Velha, Fundão
associations
Pinus Verde - Association for Development
Pinus Verde - Association for Development
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